August 7 2012 Southeast USA Newsletter

“The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success. I think you can accomplish anything if you're willing to pay the price.”
Vincent "Vince" Lombardi (1913-1970) athletic coach

Travel is essential to the soul!

While the weather may not agree, summer is slowly winding down. I now feel an urgency to get the things done that I had planned during the spring. Pretty soon, students will be returning to school, once again to wish for the next summer vacation.

We're now less than a month away from Labor Day Weekend, the last fling of summer. Many people will use the weekend for a final trip while others will celebrate closer to home. Whichever appeals to you, please be careful and return us safely.

Here's what is happening on the Southeast USA site at BellaOnline.com.

We've got a great new article:

Labor Day Across the Southeast
Celebrated the first Monday in September, Labor Day has evolved from a purely labor union celebration into a general last fling of summer festival. Here are some of the top events celebrating Labor Day or simply scheduled for the weekend.

We want to remind you about another article that might interest you, especially if you plan to travel this Labor Day Weekend, just in case you missed it:

15 Tourist Safety Tips for the Southeast

Tourists in many areas of the country have been targets in the last few years by those who prey on others. Southern states are well known for their hospitality and in fact Charleston, SC has been listed as the most polite city in the US for many years, but it always pays to be safe when traveling.

Fodor's The Carolinas & Georgia (Full-color Travel Guide) is my first choice for travel books. Great recommendations for lodging, food and fun. Discover all that the Carolinas and Georgia have to offer.